roomy

adjective

ˈrü-mē How to pronounce roomy (audio)
ˈru̇-
roomier; roomiest
1
: having ample room : spacious
2
of a female mammal : having a large or well-proportioned body suited for breeding
roominess noun

Examples of roomy in a Sentence

a small car that's surprisingly roomy inside
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With its roomy interior, practical handles, and sleek design, the must-have bag is a back-to-work essential. Nicol Natale, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025 The 176 rooms make nice use of color—sage green walls, peach velour benches—plus separate lounge areas with an armchair and roomy desk. Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025 In October, the Chancery, a similarly roomy bag with a large flap closure, will launch, while Radley is already preparing for the Christmas campaign which is set to launch in November. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025 HuskFirm 3-person Camping Chair Another triple-seater, Huskfirm’s 3-person Camp Chair offers roomy bench-style seating for friends, families, couples, and even single folks who want to sprawl out. Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for roomy

Word History

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of roomy was in 1581

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“Roomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roomy. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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roomy

adjective
ˈrü-mē How to pronounce roomy (audio)
ˈru̇m-ē
roomier; roomiest
: having plenty of room
roominess noun

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